health-safety

"Flesh-eating bacteria" is a media term for bacteria such as Vibrio vulnificus and some strains of Streptococcus and Staphylococcus that can rapidly damage skin and soft tissue....

When a couple passes out at a baseball game, the immediate event is usually a brief loss of consciousness due to reduced blood flow to the brain, often triggered by heat, dehydr...

A reporter experiencing a stroke on air is rare but highly visible, often prompting questions about health, workload, and newsroom safety. These events highlight the importance...

The phrase 911 bodies recovered refers to individuals recovered and confirmed deceased following an incident reported to emergency services. This overview explains how such oper...

A survivor accident is any incident in which a person lives through a potentially fatal event, such as a motor vehicle collision, fall from height, industrial mishap, or natural...

On South Padre Island, warm coastal waters can include bacteria such as Vibrio vulnificus, sometimes described as flesh-eating bacteria. These bacteria occur naturally in coasta...

In February 2014, the CDC reported a significant gastrointestinal outbreak on the Holland America Line cruise ship MS Westerdam, commonly referred to as the "poop cruise." The i...

No common grocery-store milk from typical farm animals is normally poisonous to humans when handled and prepared properly. Most deaths linked to animal milk involve rare toxic r...

Tulips contain compounds that can be toxic to dogs, and pet owners should understand the specific risks, symptoms to monitor, and appropriate first aid and veterinary actions. T...

Legionnaires disease is a severe form of pneumonia caused by inhalation of aerosolized water contaminated with Legionella bacteria. It is not spread person to person and typical...